Commercial Property

Thanks to increasing globalisation, businesses worldwide are relocating offices, factories, warehouses, and sometimes their entire operations to new countries or regions. Domestically, too, companies may need to relocate, perhaps in order to find the most cost-effective premises or tap in to a local talent pool.

Whatever the reason for a corporate relocation, organisations need comprehensive, up-to-date information on trends, locations, prices, and a host of other topics if they are to make the right decisions on where to base their operations, as do those setting up a business abroad. Read more

Latest Commercial Property News

House building and city construction concept: evening outdoor urban view of modern real estate homes.

Satellite offices to aid hybrid working?

The unprecedented growth in hybrid working has led to an increase in demand for 'satellite' offices away from city centres, according to a new survey.

Manchester City centre light trails before sunrise

Manchester 'best UK city' for expats

Birmingham 'set to host new audit watchdog'

UK extends tariff breaks to developing world

Visa overhaul ‘needed to tackle skills shortage’

Latest Commercial Property Features

Isle of Man remains safest place in the British Isles

Success in business and talent award as a group od diverse people reaching for a gold star concept in a 3D illustration style.

Where people and purpose mean business

Opening Ceremony brings Birmingham to the world

’Second City’ aims for commonwealth gold

Purchase

Hong Kong still costliest for expats

For the second time in a month, a major survey of living costs in cities across the globe has identified Hong Kong as the most expensive location for employees sent abroad to live and work.

Global prime rents recover from COVID-19

Rents on prime properties in ten global cities have bounced back strongly after the sharp falls seen during the height of the pandemic, according to a new report from Knight Frank

Finally, signs of a slowdown in home prices

Annual house price growth in the UK remained in double digits in April but, after a year of rocketing prices, there were signs the market might be beginning to cool.

Surging UK house market set to calm?

Prime property prices rising globally

Pandemic speeds 'revolution' in office working

Hong Kong turns its eyes on London property

Lockdown relaxation sparks property surge

May unveils plan to get England building again

Economic Background

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UK financial services spread beyond London

The UK's financial services sector has created a quarter of a million jobs in a decade - more than half of them outside London - according to a new report.

Upskilling now finance firms’ priority

UK financial services firms are encountering such problems recruiting the talent they need that almost three-quarters of them are making upskilling and retraining existing staff a top priority.

Housing market surprises with another record

Despite the rising cost of living and increases in mortgage rates, average house prices across the UK hit another new record last month, according to the latest index from the Halifax.

India-UK trade deal ‘ready by autumn’

‘Give migration experts visa powers’ - CBI Head

Businesses demand action on UK inflation

More U.S expats eye renouncing citizenship

UK-India tech sets out trade agenda

UK seals first state deal with Indiana

Rental

Specialist Skills are in demand, how to attract talent post pandemic

Whilst the pandemic is far from over, here in the UK we are working our way to a more normal life, with all restrictions being lifted and work life being eased back to normality.

Canada tops new 'best for expats' study

Canada is assessed as the most desirable destination for expatriates in the latest 'World's Best Countries Index'.

Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out soon!

This is one of the busiest times of the year for relocating employees, expatriates and families on the move. The next issue of the leading international magazine for HR, global managers and relocation professionals will explore the big themes for managing mobility, finance, immigration, property and education in the autumn of 2021.

UK relocation residential property update for July 2021

UK house prices hit new high

Radisson Hotel Group expands portfolio in Oman's capital

Lucerne hotel is transformed into modern serviced apartments

Ascott serviced apartments expand into Japan

Bristol tops property searches outside London

Removals

We find out how global relocation, information and logistic management services company Paxton International continues to helps refugees affected by the Syrian Civil War.

Paxton International supports Syrian refugees

Paxton International is actively involved in the Syrian Refugee Project, providing a range of support including donations of boxes, time, manpower, trucking, storage, consolidation and transportation since 2013.

A new look and feel for Momentous

International company Momentous has rebranded to better align to its core areas of specialist logistics.

International removals: moving with the times

In this tech- and talent-driven age, people are returning to the heart of relocation. FIDI Global Alliance’s Magali Horbert caught up with Ruth Holmes to talk customer experience, the new accreditation for destination service providers and the body’s new direction and leadership.

Don’t rely on luck when choosing a moving partner

Removals trade association announce payment guarantee scheme